Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Tomatoes are grown only as kharif crops.
2.During the summer, Andhra Pradesh’s Madanapalle area alone accounts for all tomato production in the country.
3.High seasonal price volatility of tomatoes may have impact on the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI).
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. Tomatoes are grown both as rabi and kharif crops.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. During the summer, Andhra Pradesh’s Madanapalle area alone accounts for all tomato production in the country. High seasonal price volatility of tomatoes may have impact on the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Source: ForumIAS
